The steering wheel of my 2022 Sportage cracked and Kia washed their hands of it after the warranty ended — is this model reliable?

I own a 2019 Kia Sportage LX purchased in September 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico, and I am facing several quality issues that I consider unacceptable for a vehicle of this age and segment. The chrome on the interior buttons started to peel in 2024, the steering wheel logo completely faded around mid‑20...

I own a 2017 Kia Sportage, and despite regularly maintaining my vehicle, I have unfortunately discovered a crack on the body of the car. As someone who truly values and enjoys driving a Kia, facing such an issue on my vehicle has been extremely upsetting, especially since I’ve taken good care of it....

I purchased my Kia Sportage in January 2024, and although the vehicle is still under warranty, I am experiencing noticeable peeling on the steering wheel. This defect severely affects the car's aesthetic appearance and raises serious concerns about the product's material quality and durability. All...

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About a month ago, a crack appeared on the dashboard of my 2017 Kia Sportage, specifically on the passenger side where the airbag is located, and it has been slowly spreading. When I asked a technician at the authorized service center in my city, he said it was the first time he had seen such a case...

I bought my Kia Sportage new in 2017, and even though it has been well-maintained, accident-free, and free of paint issues, a crack has appeared on the dashboard above the glove compartment. I contacted the service center, and they told me they couldn't help since the vehicle was out of warranty. I ...

I own a 2023 Kia Sportage diesel hybrid, and I recently discovered two small holes in the wheel. I’ve had to add air to the tires every two weeks. During the first service, I requested a wheel replacement under warranty, but unfortunately, it was denied. They claimed it was caused by the user, which...

I own a 2022 Kia Sportage, currently with 17,000 kilometers. Cracks have developed on the underside of the steering wheel. The 2-year warranty expires on June 22, 2024. I visited the Kia service center in Trabzon, but they refused to address the issue, claiming that steering wheels and gear knobs ar...

I have a 2017 Kia Sportage equipped with the Premium package. Lately, I've observed something unusual in the airbag compartment on the console in front of the front passenger seat. Although there are no apparent signs of damage or impact, it seems that the airbag has been partially deployed. After ...

I own a 2022 Kia Sportage with just 3,000 kilometers on the odometer, but I'm dismayed to find that the steering wheel cover is peeling prematurely. This issue is concerning, especially considering the vehicle's young age. I'm reaching out to seek assistance in addressing this problem. If this peel...

I bought my Kia Cee'd 2012 model (2012-2017 body) vehicle as a second hand vehicle in the 2021/January period. Although I protected the chest area from the sun and kept it in a closed garage, which was not a problem when I first bought the vehicle, as it turns 10 years old as of 2022, cracks began t...

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I discovered a crack in the dashboard of my 2012 Kia Ceed Concept Plus today, which has been very annoying. The most perplexing aspect is that the car has never been in an accident, and I even have an expert report confirming that this type of cracking is common in these models. This is a common pro...